Moviefone App Coming Soon. Sign Up Now to Get Notified!

The Woman King (2022)

Movie"Her reign begins."
Audience Score
77
Review Score
80
The Woman KingHulu logoWatch on Hulu
PG-13 2 hr 15 minSep 16th, 2022History, Action, Drama
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…
StarringViola DavisThuso MbeduLashana Lynch
DirectorGina Prince-Bythewood

The Woman King Review

‘The Woman King’ sees Viola Davis as a historical warrior. Davis commands the screen (in more ways than one) for Gina Prince Bythewood’s stirring epic of battle and bonding.Gina Prince Bythewood, who last directed 'The Old Guard' (a more fantastical tale of an immortal female warrior leading her similarly long-lived squad), here brings real power and emotion to the based-on-truth story of an African kingdom in the 19th century that could serve as the template for a more progressive and egalitarian society today.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 16th, 2022 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:November 22nd, 2022 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 13th, 2022 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$50,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$97,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Peter McAleese, Tshepiso Chikapa Phiri
Production Companies:TriStar Pictures, JuVee Productions, Entertainment One, Welle Entertainment, TSG Entertainment II
The Woman King on the Web:Twitter, Official Website, Instagram, Facebook
Movie Tags:
woman directorbased on true story19th centuryafricaduringcreditsstingeradmiringarranged marriageaggressivecelebratoryexhilarated